Epistemology

A Christian Perspective

by Stewart E. KellyWith James K. Dew Jr.

In order for Christians to make wise decisions, we first need to understand our postmodern context. With wisdom and care, Stewart Kelly and James Dew compare fundamental postmodern principles with the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, neither rejecting every postmodernist concern nor embracing every affirmation wholesale. Instead, we are encouraged to understand the postmodern world as we seek to mature spiritually in Christ.

How Karl Barth and Alvin Plantinga Provide a Unified Response

Strategic Initiatives in Evangelical Theology

by Kevin Diller

Karl Barth and Alvin Plantinga are not thought of as theological allies. Barth is famous for his opposition to philosophy's role in theology, while Plantinga is famous for his emphasis on warranted belief. Kevin Diller argues that they actually offer a unified response to the central epistemological dilemma in theology.

An Introduction to Epistemology

by James K. Dew Jr. and Mark W. Foreman

Epistemology, the study of knowledge, can often seem like a daunting subject. In this brief introduction, James Dew and Mark Foreman guide students through the discipline of epistemology. By asking basic questions and using clear, jargon-free language, they provide an entry into some of the most important issues in contemporary philosophy.

Understanding Your Assumptions about Truth

Jon and Mindy Hirst take us on an allegorical ride into River Town, where we meet three neighboring communities with radically different ways of viewing the truth. The encounter becomes an object lesson in worldview thinking.